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Title: Het Eiland Marken en Zijne Bewoners
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public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "Het Eiland Marken en Zijne Bewoners" by Francis Allan is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed portrayal of the island of Marken, its geography, and the lives and customs of its inhabitants. It seeks to dispel misconceptions and offer a truthful representation of this unique community within the context of Dutch history. The book delves into the history of Marken, recounting its separation from the mainland, the impact of natural elements, such as flooding, on its landscape, and the transition of its economy from agriculture to fishing due to the encroaching sea. Allan describes the daily lives of the Markers, emphasizing their work ethic, cultural practices, and social structure. He highlights the community's unique traditions, such as their clothing and celebrations, while also addressing misconceptions about their intelligence and cleanliness. Through these observations, Allan aims to present a well-rounded view of the islanders, celebrating their resilience and distinct way of life amidst the challenges they face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Allan, Francis, 1826-1908
EBook No.: 44507
Published: Dec 25, 2013
Downloads: 103
Language: Dutch
Subject: Marken Island (Netherlands)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Het Eiland Marken en Zijne Bewoners
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of
public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "Het Eiland Marken en Zijne Bewoners" by Francis Allan is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed portrayal of the island of Marken, its geography, and the lives and customs of its inhabitants. It seeks to dispel misconceptions and offer a truthful representation of this unique community within the context of Dutch history. The book delves into the history of Marken, recounting its separation from the mainland, the impact of natural elements, such as flooding, on its landscape, and the transition of its economy from agriculture to fishing due to the encroaching sea. Allan describes the daily lives of the Markers, emphasizing their work ethic, cultural practices, and social structure. He highlights the community's unique traditions, such as their clothing and celebrations, while also addressing misconceptions about their intelligence and cleanliness. Through these observations, Allan aims to present a well-rounded view of the islanders, celebrating their resilience and distinct way of life amidst the challenges they face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Allan, Francis, 1826-1908
EBook No.: 44507
Published: Dec 25, 2013
Downloads: 103
Language: Dutch
Subject: Marken Island (Netherlands)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.